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St. Mary Elementary School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–6

Wayne, NE

420 E 7th St, Wayne, NE 68787

Overall grade: A

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 80% of Catholic schools in Nebraska
  • Serving families in Wayne since at least 2011

St. Mary Elementary School is a Catholic diocesan school in Wayne, Nebraska, for students from pre-K through 6th grade. It has about 37 students and around 8 students per teacher, smaller classes than 80% of Catholic elementary schools in Nebraska. Enrollment has grown about 76% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Omaha. Students attend about 8 hours a day, 178 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–6
Students
37
Teachers
4.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8
Boys and girls
Coed · 21 girls, 16 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 8 hours
School year
178 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 80% of Catholic elementary schools in Nebraska (8 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 89% of Catholic elementary schools in Nebraska.
    • Compared with 64 Catholic elementary schools in Nebraska.

    Students by survey year

    21’11–1230’13–1439’15–1639’17–1843’19–2036’21–2237’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K3
    K3
    110
    25
    33
    43
    59
    64

    Student body

    White89%
    Hispanic or Latino11%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

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    Questions about St. Mary Elementary School

    What grades does St. Mary Elementary School serve?

    St. Mary Elementary School serves grades Pre-K–6.

    How many students attend St. Mary Elementary School?

    About 37 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Mary Elementary School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.

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